1. Lapland - Noun
2. Lapland - Proper noun
a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
Source: WordNetAlthough many Sami living in rural regions of Lapland earned some of their livelihood from reindeer herding, it was estimated that Sami owned no more than one-third of Finland's 200,000 reindeer. Source: Internet
However, during the winter, the Finns in Lapland had the advantage of almost constant darkness and extreme temperatures. Source: Internet
For example, archaeological finds from Finnish Lapland suggest the presence of the Komsa culture from Norway. Source: Internet
Great Britain came a respectable third to achieve the Bronze Medal, while the crowd favorite Vatican City got the Silver and Lapland A took the prestigious Gold Medal. Source: Internet
Lapland can be either misleading or offensive, or both, depending on the context and where this word is used, to the Sami. Source: Internet
Lapland The inner parts of Sápmi are often referred to as Lapland or Lappi, a name deriving from a former name given to the Sami, which is today considered derogatory by many Sami. Source: Internet